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Porter saw that his vessel could outsail the enemy, but he was not anxious to escape.

But he has outsailed the Labrador skippers—out-dared them—done deeds of courage under their very eyes that they would shiver to contemplate,—never in a foolhardy spirit; always with the object of kindly service.

For some time it was doubtful whether the pursuing vessel was or was not gaining; but as the day wore on it became clear that the Mirandola was being outsailed.

About went the two eager privateers, and there seemed to be no reason to doubt their ability to outsail and outfight their victim.

So completely did the pirate brig outsail the other that the Sea Hawk might be likened to a spider with a fly in his toils.